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Jessica Sansome

Olly Murs pays poignant tribute to Caroline Flack on second anniversary of death

Olly Murs has shared a poignant tribute to Caroline Flack on the second anniversary of her death.

The popular Love Island host died by suicide on February 15, 2020, aged 40.

Olly and Caroline worked together on The Xtra Factor before stepping up to the main show for one series.

The singer has regularly spoken about Caroline and took part in a charity challenge in her honour last year.

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He also dedicated a song to her at one of his concerts which marked his first time back on stage since the numerous coronavirus lockdowns.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Olly shared a photo of himself and Caroline sharing a huge hug.

The Heart Skips a Beat and Troublemaker singer captioned the post to his millions of followers: "My favourite photo of us.

"The hug the smile the laughs I miss it all caz!"

He added: "2 years ago we lost ya and it hurts everyday."

The post was quickly flooded with messages of support for Olly.

Reality star and singer Jake Quickenden said: "She was such a lovely person! Hope you’re ok mate."

"Sending love today babe," Vicky Pattison said.

Fans were also sending their love to Olly.

"Sending strength and hugs Olly. Beautiful photo of your beautiful Friend," @ abineill said.

@therealfifibons commented: "Gosh, I can’t believe it’s already been two years. Sending a lot of love today."

"Sending love, she would be so proud of you," @emilycheseldine_ wrote.

Caroline and Olly were good friends and co-hosts (Getty Images)

@lauraclare_ynwa added: "Stay strong Olls! she will be very proud of you! Sending love."

Love Island also shared their own tribute.

The account for the ITV2 dating show shared a photo of late TV star in front of the programme's well-recognised backdrop.

"Caroline, forever in our hearts," the message alongside the photo read.

Olly has recently said Caroline was 'with him' during filming for his new Saturday night show, Starstruck.

It is the first time Olly has hosted a primetime show since The X Factor with Caroline.

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